The Homestead

The Homestead

Diane Stoneback/The Morning Call

The Homestead, in Amherst, Mass., Emily Dickinson's lifelong home, is the quiet reveal that sheltered and stimulated the poet. Though sparsely furnished, it provides visitors with a feeling for how Emily lived.

The Homestead, in Amherst, Mass., Emily Dickinson's lifelong home, is the quiet reveal that sheltered and stimulated the poet. Though sparsely furnished, it provides visitors with a feeling for how Emily lived. (Diane Stoneback/The Morning Call)

The Homestead, in Amherst, Mass., Emily Dickinson's lifelong home, is the quiet reveal that sheltered and stimulated the poet. Though sparsely furnished, it provides visitors with a feeling for how Emily lived.